Police to crack down on drunk driving New Year's Eve | News

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS)- Missouri Highway Patrol will be patrolling and monitoring for drunk driving on the roadways for New Year's Eve.

Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper Clark Parrott offers these tips to stay safe:

-Use
a designated driver, watch for changing weather conditions, wear a seat belt. The patrol  has a Zero tolerance for DWI. 

-Take
extra time on the road due to potential weather conditions. Even if not
drinking, be a defensive driver because there may be other careless drivers on
the road.

Missouri Highway Patrol will be out and ticket those who don't abide by the
law.

If someone sees an intoxicated driver they can call 1-800-525-5555 or *55
from a cell phone.

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